Gardeners Ideas, Tips & Guides

Wondering what the top gardening tips that you might be missing are? Check out the best Hacks Master Gardeners Would Never Tell anyone, but we will!

Hydrangeas are a great way to add summer interest to the home landscape. Ranging in both size and color, hydrangea species available to flower gardeners are sure to delight. Though most of these plants are considered to be easy to grow, some seasonal care will be needed in order to ensure that each continues to produce an abundance of blooms.

We love pleasant aromas, and flowers are the liveliest source of them. Here’s an all-inclusive list of the Most Fragrant Flowers According to Gardeners based on a small survey in more than 20 countries on major social media platforms.

Growing a vegetable garden, especially for the first time, can be downright intimidating. Whether you are concerned about space, soil, or planting techniques, there are so many variables to consider that even the most experienced gardeners will admit it: they sometimes make mistakes. 

Here’s the pick of the best ideas for your garden from BBC Gardeners World Live 2023.

Eggs hold quite a lot of significance in the Christian festival of Easter. People decorate and use them in a variety of ways for gifting. Keeping that in mind, we have come up with some exciting DIY Eggshell Ideas you would love to implement!

Farmers Pick Fight with Gardeners I know it’s been a bad year for everyone who is growing things, but I’m not sure that it helps for farmers to put the boot in and blame the poor potato harvest on people who grow-their-own. According to them we are to blame for the spread of blight.

The advantage of returning to Rome for a second time is that we had ticked off all the main sights during our first, foot-weary visit a few years ago. This time we could escape the milling throng and get a feel for Rome beyond the tourist madness. Staying on the other side of the Tiber from most of the action – in the Trastevere District – meant it was quieter, greener and a lot more relaxing. And who wouldn’t be charmed by a b&b called Buonanotte Garibaldi? Hidden behind concealing gates in a wall, its rooms were arranged around a cool, quiet courtyard garden that was patrolled by the Noa the resident dog. Star Street Performer was un

The Gardener’s Full Apron saves changing into gardening clothes when time is short. Made from waxed cotton with deep leather pockets and ties. £45 www.worm.co.uk The Kneelo cushion is supremely comfortable and lightweight – indispensible for kneeling on hard or wet ground and it comes in nine jolly colours. £14.95 www.burgonandball.com Gold Leaf Winter Touch Gardening Gloves have a thermal lining for warmth and a waterproof, breathable lining to keep hands dry in the wet. The Rolls Royce of gardening gloves for men and women. £22.95 www.harrodhorticultural.c

If you live in a hot climate, for a year-round look, low maintenance, and colors–Create a bougainvillea flower bed. It’s rewarding, especially, if you’re a busy person.

Grow an indoor herb garden like this on your kitchen window. The how-to article is here. Check out more indoor hanging herb garden ideas.

Gorgeous Gardeners Happy New Year – and here’s something to brighten these dull January days. I had some difficulty focusing on the planting when I was sent a press release about brothers Harry & David Rich who will be designing one of the Small Gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

These cute and vibrant shaped cone planters can make any boring wall interesting. Use polymer clay and some other craft materials to make them. To learn more, follow this link.

A grow tent is a grow room with LED lights and other features. It provides a portable, optimal environment for seedlings and plants indoors. With its help, you can control the lighting, heat, and air circulation and even grow the plants in winters.

5 Reasons Why Gardeners Must Go Peat-Free Peat bogs cover just 3% of the earth’s surface but store 30% of the world’s carbon. They are the world’s largest carbon sink, storing more than all other types of vegetation combined The peat forming process is very slow – it can take a hundred years to form one metre of peat Draining, harvesting or burning peat releases hundreds of years of stored carbon into the atmosphere accounting for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions “Every time you use a peat-based compost in the garden, you are deliberately participating in the destruction of a non-renewable environment that sustains some of our most beautiful plant and animal life.

Create a set of planters that resembles any fruit or vegetable by just using glass dishes and acrylic paint. Shirley And Chris has the tutorial.

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Cover a set of terracotta pots with designer sheets, using hot glue or any other strong adhesive. Such pots make an excellent gift for a gardener friend on your list. If you like, add other garden essentials into the pot. Moreover, don’t forget checking out 100+ DIY Planter Ideas for inspiration.

You will need to create a plan of what needs to be done in the garden. If you go all in without knowing what to plant, how and where to do what, you will spend too much time glossing over the details.

Here are some easy-to-make and pocket-friendly DIY Pallet Projects for Your Garden that you must try for once!

17 ingenious ladder planter and plant stand ideas with Plans and Tutorials to create a lot of vertical growing space for container gardeners.

When it comes to gardening, there is a lot of physical activity exerted into it. From moving pots to lifting heavy bags, the work involves impeccable strength and fitness. For elderly citizens, it can become quite demanding and keeping that in mind, we have some awesome Gardening Hacks for Senior Gardeners that will ease things out!

Are you worried about your green buddies when on vacation or with hectic schedules? If yes, check out these easy DIY Watering Globe Ideas! These self-watering systems will help your plants thrive in dry conditions by providing a steady water supply.

If you live in an urban apartment and want to grow vegetables, herbs, or flowers easily in a small space, then you can take ideas from these Raised Bed Gardens for Balcony pictures!

If you are looking for a way to make your garden soil rich while getting rid of food waste sustainably, consider creating your own compost bin. Building a DIY compost bin is a good way to save money. Here are DIY Compost Bin Ideas you can make at home.

Beautify your porch and balconies with these stunning DIY Railing Planter Ideas displaying your favorite plants and flowers in style!

One of the biggest problems Balcony Gardeners face is water runoff, which drains out from drainage holes in pots and drips below into neighbors’ balconies. Many societies sets rule for that and even ban balcony gardeners from growing plants. To help you out, here are some Life-Saving Ways For Balcony Gardeners To Stop Water Dripping Off The Balconies.

Disposable diapers are used for kids to make them feel comfortable. But how interesting it would be if you could use them in your garden. Don’t get surprised; you heard it right! You can use them for gardening because of their amazing water-absorbing ability.

A normal flowerpot can be transformed as an umbrella stand. Check out the instructions here.

Take a wooden wine box, and paint it with the color of your choice. Then, fill it with herbs, flowering plants, and gardening essentials like trowels and spade. You can also include some little treats inside to make one of the best creative DIY Christmas gifts for gardeners! Read this article for details.

Looking for ways to make gardening more interesting? Have a look at these Strange Plant Tricks for Clever Gardeners that can come in handy!

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Whenever I am introduced to someone new and the inevitable, “So what do you do for a living?” question pops up, I get to share that I am a gardener and a writer.“Oh!” they exclaim, “It must be great to

An egg carton is a biodegradable alternative to jumpstart your garden without much expense and hassle. Watch this YouTube video to understand how to use it as a seed tray.

Natural hand scrubs are excellent as they are cost-effective and gentle hand scrubs that exfoliate and moisturize your skin. These Homemade DIY Hand Scrub Recipes For Gardeners are exactly what you need to make the perfect customizable hand scrub.

Maintaining roses involves much effort, and if you want to learn How to Prune Roses Like Master Gardeners, here are all the secrets!